17 of the most stylish watering cans
Are your plants looking a little crispy after the latest heatwave? The hose pipe ban may be in place, but a new watering can is a great way to ensure your plants are getting the water they need to thrive. Plus, it can bring cheer to a lone spot on a window ledge or shelf. With so much variety to choose from, stick to the hard and fast rule: easy to fill, difficult to spill. Here’s our pick of the best for indoor and outdoor plants alike.
Styles for Every Setting
The Glass watering can from H&M is ideal for topping up indoor plants’ hydration levels. Its amber-hued design is delicate but highly functional, and its long spout means you may not have to get up on a chair to reach those pots on the top shelf. For something that looks good in a modern interior, the ‘Diva’ watering can by Alessi is a design that looks like a sculpture. Finnish designer Eero Aarnio’s organic form is sculpted out of thermoplastic resin and is predicted to go down in history as an Alessi classic.
German design duo Böttcher & Kayser’s ‘Bloom’ watering can is made from powder-coated stainless steel. This means it can weather the outdoors but also looks beautiful on a kitchen table. Its form references Stelton’s iconic ‘EM77’ vacuum jug. The ‘Orb’ watering can by Ferm Living fuses the playful with the practical. It features a long spout which gives you pouring flexibility, especially in those hard-to-reach spots, and added control for watering smaller potted plants.
Handles, Handles, and More Handles
If your watering can ends up tucked out of sight, taking precious space in the shed for most of the year, Bruno Adrien Aguirre’s design might be for you. His ‘Ärtbuske’ for IKEA doubles up as a playful vase that deserves to be centre of attention on any table. For a bright and playful option, it doesn’t get much better than the ‘Loop’ watering can by &Klevering. This translucent glass design comes in several summery shades.
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Lovers of a good scalloped edge rejoice! Premium garden brand Burgon & Ball has released this two toned watering can featuring a slender, curving handle and a narrow spout that helps guide water for easy pouring. French garden equipment company Bacsac has taken the traditional chantepleure—a ceramic object used in medieval times to water small crops—and reimagined it for the 21st century. The updated version is made from terracotta and comes in three shades including this organic rust called ‘Venetian Red’.
For those always on the move, Kaschkasch’s ‘Acqua’ is a handy hydration sidekick. This design gets rid of the handle in favor of a conical body, so you can simply grab it from its base to water your flowers without spilling a single drop. Designers have been around for centuries, evolving from simple vessels to sculptural objects that serve as decorative accents as much as tools.
Goodee and Haws have released ‘Warley Fall’, a large metal vessel with a functional curved non-drip spout. It is available in two bold colour options: a verdant green and a striking berry. It can store a whopping nine litres, making it a substantial choice for larger garden beds. Toast’s latest vessel is an ideal blend of durability and style. Crafted from powder-coated zinc, it can fit a hosepipe inside to fill it up with speed.
